Easy & Beautiful Artisan Sourdough Bread Made Simple!
A simple and beautiful recipe for artisan sourdough bread that anyone can make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until no dry flour remains.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket.
- Cover and let it rise for 3-4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, score the top, and cover.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 15-20 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- Adjust the hydration level by adding more or less water based on your flour type.
- For a crustier loaf, bake on a pizza stone instead of a Dutch oven.